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OK HR1043

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ann Coody

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Congratulates Eisenhower High School in Lawton, Oklahoma for being named the National Math and Science Initiative "School of the Year" for 2012-2013

  • Recognizes the school's exceptional achievements, including having the "Teacher of the Year," the highest number of students achieving AP exam qualifying scores in Oklahoma, and the highest number of minority students achieving AP qualifying scores nationally

  • Notes the National Math and Science Initiative launched in Oklahoma in 2011 with Northrop Grumman funding at Eisenhower High School and Carl Albert High School, later expanding to nine schools with additional support from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Department of Defense Education Activity Fund, and Boeing Company

  • Acknowledges the program's focus on increasing college readiness, decreasing remediation costs, and preparing STEM workforce, particularly for students from military families

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the Lawton School District Superintendent, Eisenhower High School Principal, and Nathan Slate, Northrop Grumman Site Manager in Lawton

Legislative Description

Resolution congratulating Eisenhower High School on being recognized as the National Math and Science Initiative School of the Year; distribution.

Commendations / Condolences

Last Action

Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State

2/26/2014

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